Meaning vs. Purpose: What Actually Matters for a Fulfilled Life w/ Reese Brown

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt pressure to “figure out your purpose” or wondered if you’re doing enough with your life, this conversation will completely shift how you see it.In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina sits down with writer, speaker, and coach Reese Brown to explore a more honest, freeing way to think about purpose and meaning.Instead of treating purpose as something you have to find or achieve, this conversation reframes it as something you experience and create in your everyday life.Together, they unpack the idea of the “spark”—that inner pull toward curiosity, meaning, and connection—and how learning to trust it can change the way you live, work, and relate to yourself.This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly chasing a version of your life that never quite feels like enough.What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why the traditional idea of “finding your purpose” creates pressure and burnout  The difference between purpose and meaning-making How to reconnect with your inner “spark” and intuition  Why your worth is not tied to your productivity or career  How to bring more meaning into your everyday life (without changing everything)  The role of curiosity, growth, and evolution in living a purposeful life  Why purpose is not a destination—but an ongoing, evolving experience Key Takeaways You don’t need to have your life figured out to be on the right path  Purpose is not something you prove—it’s something you practice The smallest moments of curiosity often hold the most meaning  You are already worthy, regardless of what you achieve  Living with intention starts by paying attention to what’s already there A Simple Practice to TryNotice the “spark.”That small moment of curiosity, interest, or pull—follow it. No pressure. No big plan. Just lean in and see what happens.That’s where meaning begins.About Reese BrownLillian Reese Brown is a speaker, mentor, and the founder of The Cohere Collective, where she helps individuals remember their inner spark and make meaning through life with purpose and Coherence. She is also the host of Making Meaning, a podcast exploring how purpose-driven people create meaning in a seemingly meaningless world through personal experience, expertise, and community impact. Blending her background in human-centered design, philosophical and linguistic frameworks, and the psychological human experience, Reese developed The Coherence Matrix, a framework for curiously evolving toward alignment, meaning, and Coherent living. Podcast: Making Meaning Work with Reese: Coherent Design Method  Website: thecoherecollective.com Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated: Share it with someone who’s feeling stuck or overwhelmed  Leave a rating or review to support the show  Join the waitlist for upcoming coaching opportunitiesIf this episode resonated, there may be deeper hidden patterns shaping the way you operate, respond to pressure, and move through burnout, overthinking, or self-sabotage.✨ Take the Hidden Patterns Quiz✨ Book a Reveal Session✨ Explore Coaching Through CS Coaching & ConsultingConnect with Christinawww.christinaslaback.comEmail: [email protected]: @christinaslabackIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and share the podcast with someone who may need it too.